Board of Directors
Geoffrey Moles
Founder & Managing Director
Geoffrey Moles has over 35 years commercial experience in the
information technology (IT), recruitment and management areas. In
1984 he established Candle Computer Services Pty Limited and has
been a director of the company ever since. Prior to Clarius Group,
Geoff worked in the IT industry with Burroughs Limited and Datec
Pty Limited (now DMR), one of Australia's leading systems
integrations companies.
Geoff is a member of the Clarius Group Board Remuneration and
Nominations Committee.
Lawrence Gibbs
Non-Executive Chairman
Lawrence Gibbs is currently Managing Director
of BG Capital Corporation Limited, an independent investment
banking firm. Lawrence was previously executive director and head
of investment banking at Burdett Buckeridge & Young Limited, a
well known Australian stockbroking and investment banking firm. He
has 35 years experience in the financial services industry,
including senior executive positions in funds management, corporate
advisory, investment banking and stockbroking. Lawrence is a
director of several private investment companies. Lawrence holds a
Bachelor of Economics degree and is a member of the Australian
Institute of Company Directors.
Lawrence is also a member of the Board Audit,
Risk and Compliance Committee and the chairman of the Board
Remuneration and Nominations Committee.
Penny Morris
Non-Executive Director
Penny Morris has been a professional company
director since 1994 serving on a diverse range of public company
and government enterprise boards. She is currently a director of
Mirvac Limited, NSW Institute of Teachers and Bowel Cancer &
Digestive Research Institute Australia. Prior to this period, Penny
held senior executive positions with Lend Lease in Sydney, and the
Commonwealth Government in Canberra. Penny has a Bachelor of
Architecture (Hons.), a Masters of Environmental Science and
Diplomas of Company Directorship and International Company
Directorship.
Penny is also a member of the Board Audit,
Risk and Compliance Committee and a member of the Board
Remuneration and Nominations Committee.
Simon Kelly
Non-Executive Director
Simon Kelly is currently Chief Executive Officer of the
DealsDirect Group which operates a number of Australia's premier
online retail businesses. Simon was formerly Chief Financial
Officer, Company Secretary and Board Director of ASX listed
Aristocrat Leisure Limited and also held a number of senior
executive roles at ASX listed Goodman Fielder Limited. He
has over 25 years experience in financial and general management.
Simon is Chairman and independent Non-Executive Director of
Intrepica Pty Limited, a privately owned emerging online business.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts (First Class, Honours), is
a Chartered Accountant, a fellow of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, member
of Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and
member of Australian Institute of Company
Directors.